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Cotton Carrier Camera Vest

Cotton Carrier Camera Vest

Allen, Bob

In the thick of the action is not a time to be hindered by cameras dangling from your neck. Photo shoots are rarely static, and pursuing the action requires spontaneous movement—how you move with your gear will determine how productive you are behind the lens. For this reason, I’m a fan of chest-harness systems and have used many configurations over the years. The Camera Vest by Cotton Carrier is an excellent choice for arms-free shooting situations when camera security is critical. The harness snaps on quickly, is refined in detail, and offers every adjustment needed to ensure a snug fit over layers of clothing—the camera-tether options and padded one-handed strap are useful touches. The proprietary Camera Hubthreads into a camera’s tripod mount and engages a quick-release slot in the center of the chest. This hub is asymmetrical and requires the camera be turned 90 degrees to be inserted or removed—the camera is ‘locked on’ when hanging vertical.